PHT’s Morning Skate takes a look at the world of hockey, to see what’s happening and what we’ll be talking about around the NHL and beyond.

Jay Jones, selected as Vancouver’s “Most Imaginative Bartender” by GQ Magazine, has been hired by the Canucks as their new director of wine and beverage, with the goal of improving Rogers Arena drink services. (Vancouver Sun)

Adam Erne, the 33rd overall pick at the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, is going for surgery on his injured wrist and could be out until training camp. (NHL.com)

You’re trying to tell me that NBC hired an on-air personality that doesn’t grate the nerves, isn’t overly biased towards one team or one player, or isn’t an idiotic argumentative belligerent Neanderthal? Not buying it.

she’s a moron, she will fit right in. I don’t think I’ve ever heard her make it through a segment without stumbling over her words or failing to make a really awkward segway into another topic. way easier to look at though, just not good enough looking to earn her the job on looks alone…which begs the question, if she’s not pretty enough and is terrible at speaking…how did she get the job? hmmmmm